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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

THERE is not particle Of doubt that
Mr.. Cleveland will be the next Democrat
ic nominee for President All the nomi-
mating convention will have TO do viii be
10 confirm the ticket settled on at Wash
ington. But, for the Vice Presidency,
there is an embarrassment of riches in
the cabinet, Black and Villas are both in
tent upon capturing the prize, and the
President may be forced into the harrow
ing predieament Of choosing between
friends. Here is an opportunity for Hig-
gins TO relieve his Chief, and at the same
time add to his fame.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Missionaries Arrested in Persia.

New YORK, Aug. i-At the meeting of
the American Bible Society, held to-day. 4
letter from an agent of the society residing
in the city of Croomiah, Persia, was read. in
which it was set forth that while two of his
co-operators were distributing Bibles among
the natives they were placed under arrest by
order of the Governor General stripped of
their money and Bibles and thrown into
prison. one of them was set at liberty the
next day, while the other remained in pris-
on a week
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Secured His Bride.

WAYNEsBoRo, Ga. Aug. 6.-Mr. Charles
Elrod has been enamored of Miss Stoddard
the fourteen-year-old daughter Of u WE'LL
known contractor Of this place Mr. Stodd-
ard objected to Elrod as son-in-law and
forbade him the house. Tho lovers met in
secret and planneda runaway marriage which
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Zimmerman.
Mr.. Stoddard as soon as he heard of it, sued
ont warrant against Elrod for abduction
Elrod was sent to jail and the young bride
taken home where she was held under lock
and key Elrod was bailed out and at once
organized his friends and proceeded TO Stodd-
ards house intent on bloody work il neces-
sary. The guards there showed fight but
while one party engaged Stoddard and his
friends in consultation another stole into the
house through the back door, secured the girl,
and fed under several parting shots from the
discomlitted guards
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Virginia for Protection.

WASHINGTON, August S.-Ex- Congressman
Jodn Amber Smith. of Virginia, in CONVEX
sation tonight, said Mr. Cleveland will
carry the state in convention without much
opposition, unless Hill is candidate. and if
that be then a lively fight will take place
But what will tell against Cleveland when
voting is in order is his free trade views
The people OF Virginia are strong in favor of
protection, and 10 a man all advocate the alb
clifton Of the war taxes. that Is the internal
revenue taxes. The tariff viii be a promi-
nent issue in the campaign, and expect the
Republicans will have the best of the fight.
Its only question of time when Virginia
will be solid Republican state. and the tar
III will make IL SO -
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
MIR. Blaine's Health.

AUGUSTA, Ne, July 29.-The kennebec
Journal will say tomorrow that the Wash
ington dispatch published in Boston to the
effect that Mr.. Blaine is u very sick man, is
untrue. Mrs. Blaine says in letter to
friend, received here this week from Scot
land Mr.. Blaine was never in better
health than he has been on this trip. He is
enjoying Scotland hugely. He drives and
walks daily. and has several times danced
on the green, a thing he has not done before
for wears
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

THE unanipous endorsement of John
Sherman by The State Convention of Ohio
shows the perfect drill and the earnest
determination of the party in that state.
The Ohio Republicans are getting into
line for the struggles Of lsSS and have
placed their great leader we'll to the front.
Those who indulge the idea that Repub-
licans will 90 into next years campaign
with divided host, had better east their
eyes over The proceedings of the Ohio
convention and disabuse their minds of
this delusion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

GOVERNOR FORAKER of Ohio has written
a cordial letter TO Mr.. Cleveland inviting
him TO accept of the hospitslities Of the
State when on his Western trip, and the
small fry Democratic politicians are shout
ing derisiveiy that the Governor is hedg-
ing on his former letter denouncing the
Presidents flag surrender order The
numbskulls can't distinguish between a
manly and forcible dissent from an lille
gal act, and an official, but graceful cour-
tesy. All politicians are not so coarse
and truculent, as these critics Of the Ohio
Governor evidently assume them to be.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
A Burglars Outfit.

JERSEY Cry. August 4.-Detectives to-day
arrested George Earth, the noted burglar who
is wanted for a burglary a, Fairchild & Co.'S
iewelry store in Bridgeport, Conn, on July
IL. The safe was broken open and $4,000
worth of diamonds and jevelry stolen. He
returned recently from professional trip to
cessful in his lodgings startling array of
burglars tools were found, including jim
mics, wedges, lock-picks, sledges, saws, brac-
e, bits of all kinds, over 800 keys of various
shapes, wax impressions of keys, and books
dynamite cartridges were found buriedfin
the yard The deteetives say ii is the most
complete burglars outfit they ever saw.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
A Disastrous Fire.

BALTIMORE August 4.-Fire this morning
destroyed the extensive bakery of James ID.
Mason & Sons, and that of Henderson. Law
A Co.. Manufacturers of candy and cakes.
BY the falling of floor VIM. Schultz, fore
man Of Engine No II. was killed and Chief
Engineer Hennick was fatally injured The
flames then spread to the stove warehouse of
Liebrant, Mcdowell & Co, and several other
business houses. causing altogether loss of
$4,000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Stole the School Taxes.

ALLENTOWN, August L. Since the death of
Joseph f. Yingling, which occurred July "A,
it has been discovered that he was short be-
tween 5000 and $500 in his accounts with
the School Board, for which during the past
six years he had collected the taxes in the
Fourth and Eighth Wards His accounts
the deialcition must have occurred since that
year. The Delinquent Tax Commissioner
and his bondsmen are now examining the
books Ia ascertain the exact amount of the
shortage. 1t is believed Yingling used the
money in playing policy. He was a soldier
in the l2Sth Regiment, and had been draw
ing a pension of 50 monthly for disease con-
tracted in the service
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Over a Game of Cards.

NASHVILLE Tenn, August "A bloody
cutting affray occurred in the State Peniten-
tiary here at 8 O'Clock this evening. VIII
liam Ferguson and Green Foster. convicts,
Were playing cards in one of the corridors
and Ferguson asserted that Foster owed him
p cents ON the last game. Foster denied
this and quarrel ensued- Foster went and
got long knife, came back and witbsat a
word plunged it into Ferguson's neck. The
blow severed the the larnyx and the jugular
vein and Ferguson fell dead
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Almost Killed by Bees.

A few days ago near Trostle's Mill, in Ad-
ans county, small child of Aleck Eiehel-
berger, aged about , years. wandered from
child was not missed until his agunizing
screams attracted attention, when it was dis
covered literally covered with bees. which
were removed with the greatest difficulty. 1t
last accounts the child was getting along
III.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Wrecked BY Wind.

KANSAS Cry, No, August 5.-Millbrook
Graham county, ~ miles north Of here. was
almost extingIished about sundown yester-
day by straight wind, coming slightly west
of north. The place contains about 500 in
habitants Only one house, residence es-
capped serious damage One person, a boy
three years old, was killed About 2j were
injured. Some sustained broken limbs but
only one OF the injured is likely to die
This = W B. KeithfieId, a furniture dealer
of Wakenv
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

TnE explicit declaration of the Ohio
Democracy against Protection, was met
last week by the Maryland Democrats
with resolution favoring protection, and
demand fayoring the repeal of the Ma
tional rerenne taxes was chucked in the
teeth of the Ohio brethren who denounc-
al any tampering with the tax on whis-
key. There is going 10 be some trouble
in getting up platform tina; will straddle
between these divided views, 50 that it
can be made TO mean protection for the
Protectionists, and Free trade for the Free
traders. Such platform viii be moth
ing new, but after such public declara-
tions the task of framing il will be
slightly difficult
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

The immense speculation in coffee, and
the attempted corner in wheat has been
followed by the tobacco men, who on
the allegation Of a short crop have
run up prices out of all reason. The Com
missioner of agriculture gives notice that
tobacco is a fair average crop, but the
spectators insist otherwise, and have
manipulated the market TO the advan-
tage of their own pockets. There never
was a time when mean tobacco and vile
cigars were sold for such high prices.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Mrs. Losan's Condition Serious.

WAsHIseroS, Aug Mrs. John A. Logan
has arrived at her home in this city She is
reported TO be in serious condition.
Surgeon General Hamilton, Mrs Logan's
physician, affera careful examination. found
that the socket bone Of i,ershoulder was bro
ken and that both the shoulder and elbow
were dislocated and had not been properly
set He reset both these bones. and Mrs.
Logan is now resting quietly. though she suf-
fered intense pain for some time after the
operation WAS performed. Tomorrow the
arm will be placed i'm a sling
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
How to Catch chioken-ThIeves.

lNDIASAPoLIs, Ind, Aug 6.--Jol,n Volmer
recently eontrived novel idea for catching
thieves who visited his chickenroost It was
50 arranged that whenever a robber entered
the poultry yard weight would drop upon
Volmer. Last night he was awakened bv
the alarm As he stepped out Of his door
with his shotgun the thief ran and refused
10 obey command to halt yolmer fired
and the fugitive fell. He then found that
the thief was woman named Sarah 0tt. and
that the entire load of shot had entered her
b,,iv
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Four Persons Killed Near Reading.

READING, July 2s.-A covered wagon was
run into by a train ON the Pennsylvania rail-
road at Ridgewood station this morning and
four persons were killed. They were Mis-
Amanda Fritz, aged S2 Hellie Fritz and her
two children, aged Is months and months.
The ooroner's jury tonight rendered yer
dict that the accident was due to the engi-
neer's neglect to sound the whistle of warn
ing in time as his train approached the
crossing. The train at the time was running
iorry-five miles an hour
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Warned by Indiana Outlaws.

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. IA telegram from
New Albany states that Dr. Robert Hay, q
reputable physician residing at treenviIlc, re-
ceired notice from the Yellow Caps the
lynchers. TO leave the place under penalty of
severe thrashing. The Yellow Caps
claim that DR., Hay Is not in sympathy with
their proposed plans; hence their threats
Dr. Hay viii not leave, and bids the out
laws defiance. Reports Of depreiaiions by
the gang come in daily. and the people seem
IN l,.a r,.,,variesS
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

IT is said that, following the example
Of their brethren in Ohio, the Repnbli-
cans of Iowa viii come to the front in the
next National Convention with their
senior Senator-Hon. William B. Allison
as fit candidate for the Presidential
nomination. The Iowa Republicans
deem their faycrite son, entirely too big
a man to await the chance Of being made
residuary legafee of any other candidate,
and viii therefor. push their banner into
the front rank. There is going TO be no
lack Of candidates, and good ones too, in
the National Convention in 1888.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

Now that Blaine and Sherman are en-
tered for the Presidential race dark
horses are being vigorously trotted out.
Phil Sheridan, Judge Gresham, Allison,
Harrison, Hawley, Lincoln and half a
score of Others are rolled trippingly of
the tongues of their respective admirers,
who assure confiding public that either
one of them, is a host within himself,
and would unite and call out the full Re
publican vote.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Cut in Two by a Saw.

ALTOONA. Aug 6.--Whiie William Wick
an employee at Burkets sawmill, AT Baker
Summit, near this city, was engaged in run
ming saw yesterday afternoon, the saw
caught his suspenders and drew him into it,
cutting him in twain lengthwise instantly
Death was instanteous. He was aged twenty
years, and was the only support ofa widow
ell mother. He was in the act Of lifting up
plank when The accident happened.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Drowned in A Baltimore Reservoir.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 4-luite asensation was
caused here to-day by the finding Of theb body
of man in the Druid Hill Park Reiervoir
From this body of water is supplied the en-
tire Northwestern section Of the city and
when it was found that the corpse had
been resting beneath the water at least
nine days even the prohibitionist turned
with loathing from his favorite beverage
The body was entirely nude and when ex-
posed 10 the air short time began falling to
pieoes. At first it was thought the man had
been a victim of foul play. but a complet out
tit of clothing including bat and shoes, was
found carefully folded behind the reservoir
ratings, and the jury of inquest brought in
verdict of suicide. The body remains un-
identified
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Filled with Chunks of Gold.

SAS FRANcIsoo, August 5.-News has just
been received here from Southern California,
that prospectors have come into San Diego
with specimens of ore which have set expert
miners wild Lead was discovered near San
Diego about year ago. The ledge has broad
ened TO four feet wide with . great quantity
of ore filled with free gold in sight. One
cpccimen of gray quartz weighing four
pounds is filed with pieces of pure gold as
large as peas, no other mineral being present
1t has not yet been assayed. Companies are
forming 10 work the mines.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
An Historic Church Burned.

Church. at StouchsburS, this county, was
struck by lightning last night and totally
destroyed. The lossis $4,000 and there is an
insurance of 81, 800. The church was one of
try, its corner stone having been laid in l7i3.
1t was rebuilt in 17s5, and two years ago
was damaged by dynamite explosion, after
which it was improved at cost of 81 900.
sonage and worshiped there. The Mullen
bergs frequently preached there.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

MiNNEAPoLis. Mimi. Aug. t.-fhe danger
OF an Indian outbreak near Ptkin. this State
is increasing. Two squaws. who broke into
a house and threatened a ladys life, were ar
rested yesterday. To-day more than 100
bucks from the Mile Iacs Reservation
are camPed near town. and are ferceIy de-
mandirg the release OF the squaws The sit
uation Is considered critical.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
The Texas Election.

GALVESTON, August 5.-The latest returns
received here from over 500 voting precincts
clearly indicate thar the Prohibition amend
meut has been defeated by a majority rang
ing from $1,000 to $4,000. Enthusiastic
anti Prohibitionisis claim that this will be
increased TO $500. 1t will require an Off
cial count, however, 10 give definite results.
carried except the one extending the time of
the sitting of the legislature from 90 to 90 days
and making the pay of members s. per day
for the latter period, instead of for 90 days
as is now the law
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

TnE fact that it requires the official
count TO decide which party has won in
Kentucky, has absolutely dazed the De
mocracy Of the country. Explanations
are az plenty az blackberrries, but in their
multiplicity they are contradictory and
don't explain. This time last week ma
iority of $1,000 was claimed, now, one
half that amount will be joyfully accept
ed. Alas poor Yorrick
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

TuE faith that removes mountains, was
not lacking in the Prohibition ranks,
when il was resolved to tackle the Dem
ocratic majority in Texas. But while
faith believes in all things, and hopes for
all things, it doesn't always come out on
top. As witness the wet majority
ranging from $4,000 to 100000, in Texas
at the election of last week.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

IT is computed t.lat the wheat bulls Of
California stand to lose about six millions
of dollars on their unsuccessful attempt
10 corner the market. This Is not consid-
cred very large sum to lose nowadays,
but twill answer all present needs, and
bring the market back to normal prices.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Terrible Accident at a Launch

NiLwtrKEE. August I'm launching the
l.-;e steamer Wolf yesterday the L.nuch
nrie = wave that took away the supper. Of
i >'ieI lcrcSs the river on which were over a
trndr,sl spectators, causing il to fall. Three
+ 'fsors were killed and nine injured. some
"f whom are not expected TO survive their
wounds. Others are thought to have fallen
into the river and drowned.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

THERE is discord in the Administration
camp. Eugene Higgins and George Viii
liam Curtis are at loggerheads as TO the
binding efficacy, and true intent and
meaning Of the civil service rules, and the
President fears that he may be called up
on 10 decide which is the bigger man Of
the two. Since the Maryland primaries
Higgins is apparently a lap or two ahead.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Must PAY the Tax.

CIEARFTELp Pa, Aug 6.--in the case Of
the Commonwealth v. John T. Du Bois
executor for collateral inheritance tax upon
the estate of John Du B1is, deceased, Judge
krebs to-day rendered decision in favor
of the Commonwealth for sl38, 800, with in-
terest thereon at the rate of " per cent. per
annum from May O. 1857 This is the tax
on the valuation OF S2.73l,000. which was
,IiSnnfad
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
A Fatal Bolt.

ERIE, Aug. 5.-Jacob Stritzinger head
tinsmith for the Philadelphia aud Erie Rail
road Company on the Erie division, while
experimenting the work Of roofing tool
house at Roches siding, a few miles east OF
this city, WAS struck by lightning and in
stantly killed at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Samuel Filler. a carpenter. was 80 shocked
by the same bolt oflightning that il l. thougt
he will die
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
A Noted coIored Man Dead

CoiuNHiA. ;. g.. Aug. 3.-Josepl, II.
R1ny, the weIl-known colored ex-Congr,>s-
man, died at his residence in Georgetown.
: C.. last Monday Mr. Rainy was one IT
the most intelligent representatives of tire
eoiored race in the South He was blr.5 r
hs trade He was elected To Congr,.ss IN
lS7J and .'irain in 1872, but was defeated in
1874 by John s. Richardson.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
A Court House steeple Takes rlre

WEST CHESTER. August G.-At O'Clock
this evening the Steeple Of the Court Hou4 e
in this place suddenly became pill .r of fl Re
from electric wires used for lighting the
clock dials. The Fire Department quickly
responded, but befi-e a stream could be
turned on the haine the interior of the tower
was severely damaged. The records of the
building were about TO be removed when the
fire was extingiished. and the public pulse
resumed its normal condition.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
A Miliionair's Daughter an HabituaI
Drunkard.

New YORK. Aug 2.-Ex-Judge Van Colt
in behalf of Mrs Helen Hoyt applied TO
Judge Donohue to day for the appointment
Of a commission TO enquire into the condi-
ton of Miss Irene Hoyt. the daughter of the
late millionaire Jesse Hoyt. The paper set
forth that Miss Hcyf is not in a position to
attend to her affairs. and is habitual drunk
ard
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Inc President Invited to Plitshurn-

] ne President Invited to PiitSburg.
PIFfs8uss. Aug S.--At a special mecting
OF * chamber ofcommerce just held r,so-
miions were unanimously adopted inviting
Pes lent I'd lIrs. Cleveland, on behalf Of
the people of Allegheny county, TO visit this
e.t during their proposed western tour A
committee was appointed to make all ar
rRis,inAnts in connection with the expected
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
The Prohibition Vote in Texas.

GALvEsroS, Aug. s.-rlle election returns
received last night were mea;sre and came in
slowly Those received upio midnight did
not increase the majority against the pruli-
bition amendment contained in yesterday ;
report by over 300. making the total major
ity thus far against the amendment rs
On
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Threw His Child to the Hogs.

NIScESSEs, iND.- Aug. 4.--James Parker
was arrested and brought back to Robinson,
HIS, yesterday, from the West Parker had
row with his wife and grabbed his in fant
child from her arms, took ii TO the hog pen
and threw it in TO the hogs. The child was
recued but afterwards died
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Murdered for Going to Work.

PIrrsRuEG, Pa, Aug. IA Hungarian
coke-drawer went to work yesterday at the
mines of the Blair Iron and Coal Company
at Galitizin- Later number Of his coun-
trynen sought him and murdered him for
being traitor to the canse of the strike. Ar
rests have been made.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Over 10. 900 Deaths from Cholera.

NEw YoEK, Aug. s--Accoriing to official
reports there were IL, ,236 deaths from chole-
RI in Chill during the period from January
to June of this year, and the Government ex-
pended 81 ,0e7 600 in fighting the epidemic.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10
Jail Delivery frustrated

MEADvnLE. Pa. Aug 4.-The male. pris-
oners in the county Jail in this city entered
into conspiracy to escape. and to thai end
were endeavoring 10 remove portion Of the
prison wall. Sheriff Power becoming sus-
picious watched their movements and sur
prised the prisoners while at work, thus frus-
trtiing weil-planned Jail delivery
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-10

4 MENDMENT To THE C0SsTTruw %
"a posed 70 the citizens Of IAN. C,ial6,.5l.,
for their approval or rejection by d. ,3s-.t-- +
sembiy pf the COMMONWEALTH OF psrr.f--
Published hy order 0i the secretary III 49,
monw eelth, IN pursuance OF Article XVII =
Constitution
JGintresolution proposing an ameni7s-.rs,
constitution OF the commonwealth
SECTION I. y, r rasfHed 1g tit s1ils ..i b.,
of heprssssiffir,s ~ lis toaiai8sias-al Z -.
r1atg tH GeHsrrt isssslllq asf. Tbai th- aE-
j. proposed a. an amendment ta,h- ea..---
of the commonwealth of Pennsylra = 49,
ance with the provisions Of the eighi-eFa ~
thereof.